Boy Dog Names That Start With A

  1. Archangel
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "high-ranking angel"
    • Description:

      When Angel meets the trend for superlative names, this is what happens. Archangel (or Arkhangelsk) is also a town in northern Russia, named after a monastery dedicated to Archangel Michael.
  2. Aquilo
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "eagle"
    • Description:

      Common Roman name mentioned in the Bible that has a crisply attractive sound.
  3. Arnar
    • Origin:

      Icelandic from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "eagle warrior"
    • Description:

      A common name in Iceland, from the same origins as Arnold et al.
  4. Arch
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
    • Meaning:

      "truly brave"
    • Description:

      Arch can be used as a nickname for Archibald or a stand-alone word name — perhaps for the child of an architect.
  5. Amatus
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.
  6. Akamu
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian variant of Adam
    • Description:

      The Hawaiian version of ultra-classic Adam could make a cool choice for parents seeking something that feels fresh but still has roots in tradition. It also means "to blush" in Japanese.
  7. Argi
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      This name may mean light but is likely to be heavy to wear outside of Spain.
  8. Amadej
    • Origin:

      Slovene variation of Amadeus, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lover of God"
    • Description:

      Amadej is the Slovene version of Amadeus, perhaps best known as the middle name of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
  9. Ajaja
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "one who fights and breaks free"
    • Description:

      This Yoruba praise name is used throughout West Africa, and has an empowering meaning.
  10. Arrio
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "warlike"
    • Description:

      Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
  11. Adiv
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pleasant, gentle"
    • Description:

      One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.